For 1990-2009 cars only
Replacement Procedure (Bonneville)
- Wash the affected panel with a soap and water mixture.
- Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
- Wipe the panel with a clean, lint free cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.
- Mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate with a length of masking tape or a magnetic strip.
- If the body is below 21°C (70°F), warm the affected panel with a heat lamp or a heat gun while proceeding with the following step.
- If necessary, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape such as 3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape (3M 06380 which has a white backing, 3M 06377 which has a black backing, or 3M 06382 which has a gray backing) or equivalent to the emblem/nameplate.
- Align the emblem/nameplate with the panel.
- Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place to ensure proper adhesion.
Replacement Procedure (SLE and SSEi)
- Wash the affected panel with a soap and water mixture.
- Dry the affected panel using a clean cloth.
- Remove all traces of adhesive from the panel and from the back of the emblem/nameplate using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner 08984 or equivalent.
- Wipe the panel with a clean, lint free cloth and an alcohol and water mixture.
- Mark the proper position of the emblem/nameplate with a length of masking tape or a magnetic strip.
- If the body is below 21°C (70°F), warm the affected panel with a heat lamp or a heat gun while proceeding with the following step.
- If necessary, apply a double-coated acrylic foam tape such as 3M Super Automotive Attachment Tape (3M 06380 which has a white backing, 3M 06377 which has a black backing, or 3M 06382 which has a gray backing) or equivalent to the emblem/nameplate.
- Align the emblem/nameplate with the panel.
- Press the emblem/nameplate firmly in place to ensure proper adhesion.
